Key Takeaway
Badger Mining Hixton is a active surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Jackson County, WI. It has 106 violations on record (17 S&S) and $196K in proposed penalties. Operated by Badger Mining Hixton, LLC.
Badger Mining Hixton
Operator: Badger Mining Hixton, LLC
Controller: North Cliff Corporation
Location: Hixton, Jackson County, WI
Employees: 30
Recent Violations
View all 106 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 | 56.16006 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/30/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 08/07/2024 | 56.14112(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/07/2024 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 02/06/2024 | 56.12025 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/05/2024 | 56.4201(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 02/05/2024 | 56.9301 | S&S | ModNegligence | $679 |
| 11/13/2023 | 56.9100(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $376 |
| 05/08/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/08/2023 | 56.20003(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $167 |
| 05/08/2023 | 56.14100(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/03/2023 | 56.14105 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,246 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.11001 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 01/04/2023 | 56.20003(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $143 |
| 06/15/2022 | 56.12032 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/15/2022 | 56.12028 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.9300(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $155 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.20003(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/14/2022 | 56.14100(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 04/16/2022 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 24 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/31/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/27/2023 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 291d lost |
| 04/16/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/22/2022 | OTHER | FATALITY | Fatal |
| 01/29/2022 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/15/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 09/30/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 6d lost, 251d restricted |
| 05/21/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 1d lost, 11d restricted |
| 05/11/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 35 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 25.25 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 20.50 | 1 |
| 01/28/2025 | 01/30/2025 | 29.25 | 1 |
| 08/05/2024 | 08/08/2024 | 34.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 37.25 | 1 |
| 11/13/2023 | 11/16/2023 | 16.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2023 | 05/22/2023 | 5.50 | 1 |
| 05/03/2023 | 05/09/2023 | 54.00 | 1 |
| 04/26/2023 | 04/26/2023 | 1.25 | 1 |
| 01/03/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 27.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Badger Mining Hixton have?
Badger Mining Hixton has 106 MSHA violations on record, of which 17 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $196K.
What type of mine is Badger Mining Hixton?
Badger Mining Hixton is a Surface mine producing Nonmetal, located in Hixton, Jackson County, WI. It currently has 30 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Badger Mining Hixton?
According to MSHA records, Badger Mining Hixton has 24 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Badger Mining Hixton?
Badger Mining Hixton is operated by Badger Mining Hixton, LLC and controlled by North Cliff Corporation. MSHA Mine ID: 4703742.